About making my gun unique...

Newbie Tank

So since M4s are so darn common in my area, I almost thought of giving up my M4! But thanks to my friend, he suggested I should some how craft some design on it, kind of like wood burning. But since the gun is mainly made out of metal, using a wood burner is completely unless, so question one:

1: Is there anyway to crafting drawings onto metal without using massive amount of tools like welding, sawing?
I'm just looking to make some deep scratches(but not deep enough to damage the gun) then paint over it like most logo on the plastic parts.

Secondly, I need to figure out what type of paint and finish I could use to keep the game looking great and won't have to keep worrying about scratching the design in outdoor game. So question two:

2: What type of paint stick to metal and that stays. If there's no such paint, then is there any type of thing that'll keep the dry paint protected from coming off?

Try streamers and pinwheels or nice balloons (get the silver kind). You could try someting with an engraver, you know the little machines that they use to put names on brass plates. I like to paint my own camo.

It's obviously still an Armalite of some kind but everyone who see's it likes the job.

It's hard to go wrong with Krylon camo paint (it's a matte paint). If you really want a good, durable finish, you'll need to clean the parts to be painted thoroughly. Apply a coat of primer. Allow it to dry properly. Apply your paints. Allow to dry properly. Finish with a clear coat. I don't know if clear coats are available in matte.

If it doesn't have to be a masterpiece, skip the primer. Personally I prefer a more natural battle-worn look, so camo coats are dusted on thinly, lightly and repeatedly. After a few games and a little rain, it blends and wears nicely.

It's hard to go wrong with Krylon camo paint (it's a matte paint). If you really want a good, durable finish, you'll need to clean the parts to be painted thoroughly. Apply a coat of primer. Allow it to dry properly. Apply your paints. Allow to dry properly. Finish with a clear coat. I don't know if clear coats are available in matte.

If it doesn't have to be a masterpiece, skip the primer. Personally I prefer a more natural battle-worn look, so camo coats are dusted on thinly, lightly and repeatedly. After a few games and a little rain, it blends and wears nicely.

Don't forget to sand it!

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